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Friday ‍, 07/11/2025 ‍

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‍It’s the Weekend, ‍

‍Whether this week was a challenge or a breeze – You made it!Congratulations!🎉To help you celebrate, here is your weekly overview. Be sure to scroll down 👇🏼 and check out 👀 news you may have missed, upcoming events 🗓️, how to support our local businesses🛍️ , & helpful area info💖!

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‍📰 News You May Have Missed

EPCOR Rate Case Approved: Arizona Corporation Commission Unanimously Votes to Adopt New Water and Wastewater Rates

On Wednesday, July 9, 2025, the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) voted unanimously (5–0) to approve new water and wastewater rates for customers in the EPCOR San Tan District. This vote finalizes the utility’s first rate case since acquiring…

EPCOR Rate Increase Vote Set for Wednesday

This Wednesday, the Arizona Corporation Commission (ACC) will vote on a proposed rate increase for EPCOR’s water and wastewater customers, including those in San Tan Valley. The decision could result in higher monthly bills—not only from new rates,…

San Tan Valley Residents Invited to Coffee with the Fire Chief on July 14

Residents of San Tan Valley are invited to a special community event on Monday, July 14: Coffee with the Chief.

This casual gathering offers a chance to meet Rural Metro Fire Chief Tim Soule, ask questions, and learn more about the…

Proposition 495: Why This Vote Matters — Even If You’re Not in the Boundary

Some San Tan Valley residents are casting ballots in an election that could determine the future of local governance. Proposition 495 asks whether a defined portion of the area currently known as San Tan Valley should become an incorporated town. If…

The Truth About State Shared Revenue and San Tan Valley Taxes

As conversations around the proposed incorporation of San Tan Valley continue, one claim making the rounds is that “San Tan Valley taxes are being given to other communities,” and that incorporation is the only way to “keep STV taxes in STV.”

But…

Letters to the Editor: Prop 495

I have been keeping up on the proposition 495 measure, and I must confess, I am still on the fence on this matter.

I’ve seen government in action long enough to know that you should never fully trust the institution of government, not the officials…

Pinal County Shelter Dogs Head to Prison — And Graduate With a New Leash on Life

Two Pinal County shelter dogs recently got a second chance in the most unexpected of places — a state prison.

Pinal County Animal Care & Control (PCACC) partnered with One Love Arizona and Marley’s Mutts to…

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‍ 📅 UPCOMING EVENTS

‍‍Looking for things to do in the upcoming week? Here are a few highlights from our events calendar. Don’t forget to check out the full events calendar at https://santanvalley.com/events to make sure you’re not missing out on anything.😀

Plant Hike

Date	Sat, Jul 12, 07:30 am – Sat, Jul 12, 08:30 am
Location	San Tan Mountain Regional Park

Discovery Station: Venomous Creatures

Date	Sat, Jul 12, 10:00 am – Sat, Jul 12, 12:00 pm
Location	San Tan Mountain Regional Park Visitor Center

San Tan Valley Food Truck Feastival

Date	Sat, Jul 12, 05:30 pm – Sat, Jul 12, 09:00 pm
Location	Home Depot

Discovery Station: Ask A Ranger

Date	Sun, Jul 13, 08:00 am – Sun, Jul 13, 11:00 am
Location	San Tan Mountain Regional Park Visitor Center

BINGO!

Date	Sun, Jul 13, 12:30 pm – Sun, Jul 13, 03:30 pm
Location	San Tan Valley Veteran’s Center

Morning Coffee with Chief Soule

Date	Mon, Jul 14, 09:00 am – Mon, Jul 14, 11:00 am
Location	Black Rock Coffee Bar

San Tan Leads Meeting

Date	Tue, Jul 15, 07:30 am – Tue, Jul 15, 09:00 am
Location

Kids Summer Bible Camp

Date	Wed, Jul 16, 06:00 pm – Wed, Jul 16, 08:00 pm
Location	Christ’s Church Free Will Baptist

P & Z Meetings

Date	Thu, Jul 17, 09:00 am – Thu, Jul 17, 10:00 am
Location	Pinal County Administrative Complex

P & Z Meetings

Date	Thu, Jul 17, 09:00 am – Thu, Jul 17, 10:00 am
Location	Pinal County Administrative Complex

Saguaro Walk

Date	Sat, Jul 19, 07:15 am – Sat, Jul 19, 09:15 am
Location	San Tan Mountain Regional Park

Discovery Station: Meet the Critters

Date	Sat, Jul 19, 09:00 am – Sat, Jul 19, 11:00 am
Location	San Tan Mountain Regional Park Visitor Center

BINGO!

Date	Sun, Jul 20, 12:30 pm – Sun, Jul 20, 03:30 pm
Location	San Tan Valley Veteran’s Center

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